This business was established in 1993 and is located in the Surat Basin in South-East Queensland. There are a number of profitable contracts in place, and the business specialises in providing drilling services including but not limited to: coal exploration drilling, foundation drilling, environmental research and monitoring, seismic drilling and water-bores. There is also a major contract in place with a publicly listed company involved in the exploration and production of gas and oil. This business is on the verge of major expansion because of a number of major mining projects which are planned or about to begin production in the immediate area.